Short u sound
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Name _____________________________
Date ___________________
Short u sound
Complete the puzzle.
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2
34
56
7
8
THUMB
DRUM
DUST
BUS
UP
JUMP
PURPLE
TRUCK

 

down 1.

Debbie had to ( ________ ) everything in the living room.

Definition:
1. Fine, tiny, dry pieces of dirt that float in the air and settle on surfaces.
2. To remove dirt from surfaces.

down 2.

Eugene made a ( ________ ) from a big metal can.

Definition:
A musical instrument that you tap or beat with a stick or your hands.

down 4.

Boyd will ride the late ( ________ ) home.

Definition:
A large vehicle used for carrying a large number of people. These are used to carry students to school.

down 5.

Henry can ( ________ ) over a desk.

Definition:
To push your body quickly and suddenly into the air. You may like to do this when you are excited about something.

across 3.

Chip has a scar on his left ( ________ ).

Definition:
The short, thick finger set apart from your other fingers on the side of your hand.

across 6.

You need to pick ( ________ ) your clothes before you watch TV.

Definition:
To move towards a higher place or position. This is the opposite of down.

 

across 7.

Men came in a ( ________ ) to trim our trees.

Definition:
A large motor vehicle that moves things from one place to another along roads.

across 8.

Some grapes are dark ( ________ ).

Definition:
You can make this color by mixing blue and red paint.

 

Answer Key
1D
U
2D
SR
3T
HUM
4B
5J
M
6U
P
7T
RUCKS
M
8P
URPLE